bad luck
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It was strikingly bad luck for Talarico to fall ill for so long so close to the campaign’s conclusion.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
After taking the lead when Norris made an error on the first lap, there was some bad luck involved in Piastri losing the lead to Norris, when he was delayed lapping Carlos Sainz's Williams.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
“If my wife finds out, I will be in serious trouble,” said Yoon, who says he confessed only to a bit of bad luck without giving details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
She's cast out by the community, who look on her as a symbol of evil and bad luck.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
If it’s bad luck you ride it out and if it comes the other way and you have good luck you’re ready for it.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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